Weather in Action

One reason why I really, really enjoyed this past unit on weather is because it's so darn practical! I mean, we can just gaze out the window and say (like many of y'all have been lately), "Well, the nimbostratus clouds are increasing. That means there's a low pressure area heading in." or maybe, "Geez it's been gross weather for a few days now, some drizzle and overcast skies, that means a warm front is moving through our area." A few days ago we were pumped because with the clear skies and cumulus clouds, we all knew we were experiencing a high pressure area, so we were armed with sunglasses! WELL ladies and gents! LOOK at this incredible picture I JUST took (12/20/12 at 3:26 pm) of a front moving across the eastern United States. Based on the possible tornadoes and lightning and wind, I KNOW it's a cold front. This boundary is SO cool! Enjoy and stay dry :o)  PS: Doesn't science RULE!?!

We Made It!!

Wow!!!!! Can you even believe it's already Christmas break??!?!? That means you've made it through almost half of 5th grade. You guys rock. I truly love all of you so very much and I will MISS you over the next two weeks. Come back refreshed, rejuvenated, and read! Here's my reading list for the break:

1. Finish Forge by Laurie Halse Anderson
2. Shiloh by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
3. The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart
and hopefully 
4. Caleb's Crossing by Geraldine Brooks (that one's more for grown-ups, she's one of my favorite authors) 

MERRY CHRISTMAS Y'ALL!!! AND MUCH LOVE TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES!

We Love Our Little Buddies!

Here we are after our awesome party with our little buddies yesterday. Aren't they too cute? And I mean the 5th graders AND the kindergarteners! :o)

Wednesday 12/19

Curl up with a good book tonight! It's going to be cold :o)

Wednesday 12/18

No homework tonight but as always, remember to read for at least 20 minutes! I'm enjoying the sequel to the novel Chains called Forge. It's an account of a young American-American soldier/slave during the Revolutionary War-in Valley Forge, no less! It's riveting and I highly recommend the "series" by Laurie Halse Anderson. You won't regret it!






And of course tomorrow is finally PJ, "Polar Express", and Pizza day! Hooray! Don't forget to wear your pjs and if you'd like to bring a small (clean) pillow/blanket, feel free. It's going to be a blast!

Homework for 12/17

1. Math workbook chapter 6, lesson 3 ALL
2. $2 for pizza due tomorrow please :o)

 
3. Read!! Tomorrow is the LAST day to make your AR goal!! You can do it!!

Homework for 12/14

1. Finish science benchmark review-test Monday! Answers posted to blog for you to check
2. READ!! Last day for AR is TUESDAY! :o)
3. Give your parents your progress report

Homework for 12/13

1. Finish science classwork pages
2. Are you finished with our weekly stations work? It's due tomorrow :)
3. Tomorrow: Wind At Work test & spelling test; also, cause and effect quiz
4. 4 more reading days to make your goal!! :oD

Homework for 12/12

1. Do you need to work on Stations work?
2. READ!! :o)

Buddies Christmas Party

Next Wednesday, we will be merry-making with our little buddies! We will have a blast watching The Polar Express in our pj's and then enjoying a pizza lunch. Also, we'll be making edible Christmas trees, yum! In order to help cover the cost of pizza, please send in $2 with your child by Monday, December 17.



So in a nutshell (a chestnut shell, of course)...

*bring in $2 asap for a pizza lunch
*wear (appropriate) pajamas to school on 12/19

Homework for 12/10

1. Spelling words 3 times
2. Read for at least 20 minutes!! Spelling takes just a little time so you have AMPLE time to read!

Homework for 12/7

1. Page 119-120, all AND the EXTRA PRACTICE pages for possible extra points
2. Read and enjoy your weekend!
3. Wind At Work spelling...

Homework for 12/6

1. Math workbook page 117-118. Creative stories are encouraged where possible :)
2. ALL stations work DUE tomorrow morning
3. Read for at least 20 minutes, just 2 more weeks!
4. Finish science notes AND complete pages 136-137

Homework for 12/5

1.Math page 115, all. You MUST draw out the Venn Diagrams. Triple Venn quiz tomorrow
2. Spelling Test & Jake Drake test tomorrow
3. Read!

Homework for 12/4

1. Math words problems (I gave these to you on the hot pink sheet). Must be done on separate paper :)
2. Read for at least 20 minutes!

Agrirama Fun!

Homework for 12/3

1. Math workbook choose a graph (lesson 7, all)
2. Edit and revise your Reindeer application and write with PEN your final copy
3. Read for AR!! 15 more days!
4. Spelling words 3 times each